Speaking in parliament on Thursday, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the ministry expects over 2,000 individuals to be eligible for the HBOC genetic test annually.
“For those found to have the mutation, they will be offered suitable preventive interventions, typically this means more frequent breast MRIs or mammograms, or oral medications,” he said.
“Patients will ultimately decide, in consultation with their doctors, which intervention is appropriate. A minority may opt for surgical interventions,” he added.
